The Builders (1938)
Produced for the National Federation of Building Workers Ciné-Liberté, a Popular Front organization intended to counteract capitalist interests in the film industry, Epstein’s union documentary examines building policy from the perspective of ordinary workers and notable architects. In addition to touring the Cathedral of Chartres and the Paris Exposition of 1937, the film features rare interviews with Le Corbusier (at his drawing board, no less) and Auguste Perret.
Top Cast
Auguste Perret
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Charles-Édouard Jeanneret-Gris
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León Jouhaux
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René Arrachart
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FAQ about The Builders
What is The Builders about?
Produced for the National Federation of Building Workers Ciné-Liberté, a Popular Front organization intended to counteract capitalist interests in the film industry, Epstein’s union documentary examines building policy from the perspective of ordinary workers and notable…
When was The Builders released?
The Builders was released in 1938.
What genres does The Builders belong to?
The Builders is categorised as Documentary.
Who stars in The Builders?
The cast of The Builders includes Auguste Perret, Charles-Édouard Jeanneret-Gris, León Jouhaux, René Arrachart.